ISRO Scientist Engineer Exam Date 2026 Out, Official Notice, Recruitment for 175 Vacancies

The ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) has announced the written exam date for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' recruitment 2026. The exam will be held on 19 October 2026. The recruitment is for 175 vacancies in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science. The online application window ran from 27 August to 16 September 2026 and is now closed.

If you have already applied, this guide will help you plan your preparation and know what comes next. If you are planning for future ISRO recruitments, it also explains the eligibility, selection process and salary.

ISRO Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026: Key Details

Important Dates

Discipline-Wise Vacancies

PRL stands for Physical Research Laboratory, which is also a part of the Department of Space. The vacancy count above includes the posts for PRL.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• B.E. or B.Tech (or equivalent) in the relevant discipline: Electronics and Communication, Mechanical or Computer Science.
• Minimum 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84 out of 10 (on a 10-point scale).

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Maximum age: 28 years as on 16 September 2026.
• Age relaxation is available for government employees, ex-servicemen and persons with benchmark disabilities as per the rules.

Application Fee

Selection Process

1. Written examination: An online, objective-type test in computer-based mode.
2. Personal interview: Candidates who clear the written test are called for an interview.
3. Document verification: Original documents are checked.
4. Medical examination: Only for the finally selected candidates.

ISRO Written Exam Pattern

As per published reports, the written test carries 100 marks, with Part A of 80 marks and Part B of 20 marks, and is of 120 minutes. The exam is conducted in an online, objective format. Please confirm the exact pattern and the negative marking rule in the official notification and on your admit card.

Salary and Benefits

Selected candidates are placed at Pay Level 10 with a basic pay of ₹56,100 per month. Along with this, they get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and other benefits as per the Government of India rules for Space Department employees.

What to Do Before the Exam on 19 October 2026

• Watch for the admit card. Visit isro.gov.in regularly, and keep your registration number and password safe.
• Revise the core subjects of your branch. For Electronics, focus on analog and digital electronics, signals and systems, communication and control systems. For Mechanical, revise thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design and manufacturing. For Computer Science, revise data structures, algorithms, operating systems, DBMS and networks.
• Practise GATE-level questions. The technical level of ISRO exams is close to GATE.
• Solve previous ISRO papers and take timed mock tests to improve your speed.
• Prepare for the interview. Be ready to explain your final-year project and basic concepts of your branch.

How Candidates Applied

1. Visit the ISRO ICRB portal through isro.gov.in.
2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in the application form with personal and academic details.
4. Upload the photograph, signature and documents.
5. Pay the fee online and submit the form.

The application window is closed now. Keep checking the official website for the admit card, the exam city and any other update.

Note: This article is based on the official ICRB notification and published reports as on 20 September 2026. Please confirm all details on isro.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the ISRO Scientist Engineer exam date 2026?
The written exam is scheduled for 19 October 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in ISRO Scientist/Engineer recruitment 2026?
There are 175 vacancies across Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science, including the posts for PRL.

Q3. Is the application still open?
No. The online application window was from 27 August to 16 September 2026 and is now closed.

Q4. What is the age limit for ISRO Scientist/Engineer?
The age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 16 September 2026, with relaxation for eligible categories.

Q5. What is the qualification required for ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC'?
You need a B.E. or B.Tech in the relevant discipline with at least 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84 out of 10.

Q6. What is the salary of an ISRO Scientist/Engineer?
The post is at Pay Level 10 with a basic pay of ₹56,100 per month, plus allowances.